Try using your weight bench to do dumbbell flyes which also target the pectoral muscles.
Good weight bench workout routine.
How the bench press program works.
Weeks 1 2 rep work.
Bench on the bench.
If you have a workout bench and a pair of dumbbells at home that is more than enough to strengthen all parts of your body.
Perhaps the most common use for the weight bench is bench presses though they re far from the only.
You will move to a 5 5 with heavier weights.
Lower your torso down so that its parallel to the ground.
That week use light weights and perform 12 reps on every exercise do not take these sets to failure.
I tend to struggle to get all 5 reps on the 4th and 5th set.
Start by positioning yourself in the decline bench gripping a light weight with both hands.
This is a good thing by the way.
Lie on your back.
You will try to perform 5 sets x 8 reps on the bench press increasing intensity weight during the second week.
Try to increase the poundages you use on the first exercise of each workout every week except during week 4.
This bench press program is broken up into 3 segments.
Like i said above i usually repeats friday s set 1 weight to start out the workout unless i m just feeling strong in which case i add more starting weight.
What is a good routine to start on a weight bench.
Repeat this cycle for the entire eight week program.
Weeks 3 4 transition period.